Rancho Santa Margarita Central, CA Housing Market

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The Rancho Santa Margarita Central housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Rancho Santa Margarita Central was $880K last month, down 4.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Rancho Santa Margarita Central is $719, up 11.6% since last year.

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Rancho Santa Margarita Central Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Rancho Santa Margarita Central today?

$880K

Sale Price

-4.9%
since last year

$719

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+11.6%
since last year

Under List Price

0.2%

Days on Market

Down Payment

9.6%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Rancho Santa Margarita Central housing market?

Rancho Santa Margarita Central is very competitive. Homes sell in 38 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 38 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 24 days.

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Dove Canyon

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 21 days.

Robinson Ranch

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 28 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 21 days.

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Home offer insights for Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Recent offers

Offer Not Accepted|
8 Weeks Ago
~$1.25M Offer
Sold for $1.25M
4 bd | 2.5 ba | ~1,750 sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
36
Competing Offers
—
Down Payment
~30%
Max Vargas
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View houses in Rancho Santa Margarita Central that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$650,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
971 sq ft
45 Via Pausa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
List Price
$650,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
46 days
45 Via Pausa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$1,550,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3 baths
2,405 sq ft
23 Santa Isabel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$1,598,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
30 days
23 Santa Isabel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$1,750,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,952 sq ft
19 Segada, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Real Broker
List Price
$1,750,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
30 days
19 Segada, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$640,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
971 sq ft
170 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
List Price
$650,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
74 days
170 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 26, 2025
$1,000,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,083 sq ft
20 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$975,000
Sale to List
3% over list
Days on Market
45 days
20 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 26, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$725,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,128 sq ft
11 Via Pamplona, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
List Price
$699,000
Sale to List
4% over list
Days on Market
42 days
11 Via Pamplona, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 24, 2025
$890,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
1,325 sq ft
8 Geranium #23, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$899,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
43 days
8 Geranium #23, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
SOLD JUN 18, 2025
$1,400,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,459 sq ft
2 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
List Price
$1,449,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
38 days
2 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Learn about schools in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

8/10 Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Public • K-6	654 Students	26 reviews
8/10 Tijeras Creek Elementary School Public • K-5	340 Students	31 reviews
7/10 Melinda Heights Elementary School Public • K-6	959 Students	21 reviews
7/10 Arroyo Vista Elementary School Public • K-5	498 Students	12 reviews
6/10 Cielo Vista Elementary School Public • K-6	526 Students	19 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

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